Not the debut I had planned, admits Zonta.

Toyota 'new boy' Ricardo Zonta has expressed his disappointment following his race debut for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Brazilian forced out around half distance after his TF104B lost all power.

Speaking following his retirement, the Brazilian reckoned though that he had settled into his new role well, after being promoted, following the decision to axe Cristiano da Matta.

"I am naturally disappointed with the outcome of today's Hungarian Grand Prix," said Zonta. "It was not the way I had planned to make my race debut for the team.

"I got a good start and made up a few positions on the run down to the first corner. Things got very tight through turn 1 and I was hit from behind by a Jordan, which sent me into a spin and to the back of the field. I then had a lot of overtaking to do, something that is very difficult at this track.

"In the end, I was making progress, but the car suddenly lost all power and I had to stop. The problem appears to have been caused by electronics, but we must first study all the data to be precise.

"I have settled into my new role as race driver quite easily thanks to the team and I am looking forward to a much stronger performance in Spa."